NEW DC COLLECTIBLES
Nineteen new items have been announced this month by DC Collectibles. The New 52 Figure line adds villains like the joker, Captain Cold and Black Manta at $21.99 each, as well as the Trinity War Box Set at $43.99. We also have the Arkham City Batman Statue at $99.99, with the Arkham City Deluxe Solomon Grundy figure at $79.99, $10 off the MSRP. The Batman Hush storyline is back with two new figure three-packs – Scarecrow, Nightwing & Poison Ivy and Batman, Joker & Harley Quinn, with each trio priced at $43.99. The Batman Vs. Killer Croc Statue is back for a second edition and is priced at $249.99 ($50 off the MSRP), while the Black 7 White statue line adds Greg Capullo Versions of Batman and the Joker at $69.99 each (each $10 off the MSRP). The Superman: Man of Steel statue line adds a new piece by Frank Quitely at $69.99 ($10 off the MSRP), and Superman & Wonder Woman’s famous kiss is captured in a new statue at $204.99 ($45 off the MSRP). Larfleeze’s Orange Lantern is the next life-size replica, and is listed at $169.99, saving you $30 off the MSRP. A new Justice League Chess Set is done in resin, with silver and dark pieces representing the sides and a wooden board; this set is priced at $204.99, $45 off the MSRP. The Before Watchmen statue line grows with the new Ozymandias 9.25 statue which is listed at $124.99 ($25 off the MSRP). Cover Girls of the DC Universe adds Supergirl Version 02 at $84.99, with DC Comics Bombshells adding Poison Ivy at $99.99. Finally, the DC Nation Aardman figures are now available in a five-pack with Batman, Superman, Robin, Catwoman and Joker, priced ay $66.99.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=12466

IRON MAN 3 MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES 02 – CASE, SET, SINGLES
This second, long awaited assortment includes three each of Iron Man Mark XLII and Iron Patriot, and two of Ultron, along with the pieces to (along with the pieces from Series 01) assemble the Iron Monger Build-A-Figure. The Case is listed at $124.99; the Set of three (one of each) will also contain all three of the new Iron Monger parts and is listed at $49.99. Finally, we have singles of Iron Man Mark XLII and Iron Patriot, and they are priced at $18.99 each.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=IRON%20MAN%203%20MARVEL%20LEGENDS%20SERIES%2002

STAR TREK KRE-O SETS, FIGURES
Hasbro has branched out with their new KRE-O sets and figures to include the Star Trek universe. New offerings include the U.S.S. Enterprise at $47.99, the Klingon Bird of Prey at $24.99 and other sets at $7.99 – $14.99 each. We also have Micro Build Ships of the Klingon D7 Battle Cruiser and U.S.S. Enterprise at $5.99, with the Set of 4 (adding the Jellyfish and U.S.S. Kelvin) at $21.99. The Kreon Beam me Up Figure Series 01 comes random in blind bagged format, and they are available singly at $2.49 each, or as a Case of 24 at $47.99.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=34&category=9402

BATMAN CLASSIC 1966 TV FIGURE SERIES 02 – SET, SINGLES
We have just learned that Catwoman will also be available in the various Series 02 assortments, and she has been added to our Series 02 Set, which now includes Batman, Surf’s Up Batman, Joker, Riddler, Penguin and Catwoman and is listed at $104.99. In addition, all six figures are now available singly, at $17.99 each.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=401&category=9284

THE WALKING DEAD – MICHONNE’S KATANA REPLICA OPEN EDITION
The numbered edition of this replica sold out so fast that the manufacturer has decided to do a second, unnumbered run. It is made of 1045 High Carbon steel like the first edition and also has the Ray skin and leather handle wrap. It is listed at $199.99, and will come unsharpened.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MCL10017&mode=retail

NEW MONSTER HIGH
New figures and accessories are on the way for the Monster High line. These include the Ghouls Night Out Set of 3 at $72.99, the Music Festival Set of 3 at $47.99, The Class Room Two-Pack Set of 2 at $74.99, the Color Me Creepy Design Chamber at $54.99, the Monster High Die-Ner with Draculaura at $37.99, the 13 Wishes Party Room with Spectra Vondergeist at $49.99 and many more – be sure to check all of the new pre-orders at the link.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Monster%20High

TRANSFORMERS BEAST HUNTERS GO! NEW FIGURES
Three more figures have been announced in this line. GO5 Gekiso-Maru Ninja Team will be a Japanese exclusive and is listed at $59.99. GO6 Hunter Smokescreen does not include his extra domestic armor and is listed at $29.99. Finally, G07 Bakudora is a Japanese version of one of the Predacons and will include a new head sculpt; this figure is listed at $29.99.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=3150&category=9338

NIMOY’S SUPER DIGITS SET OF HANDS
These hand sets are made to go with the Leader Class Sentinel Prime. They are loaded with articulation, and come in three colors – metallic gray, gray or metallic silver. The Gray set is priced at $25.99, with the metallic sets at $29.99 each.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Nimoy%27s

NEW CARE BEARS PLUSH
The 80’s Renaissance continues with the return of the Care Bears. We have new listings for the Care Bears Classic Plush with DVD Series 01 Set of 2, including Cheer Bear and Share Bear; this set is listed at $36.99. We have the Care Bears Care-A-Lot Friends Set of 3 at $29.99, which includes large-headed versions of Cheer Bear, Harmony Bear and Funshine Bear; Cheer Bear and Harmony Bear are also available singly at $10.99 each.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Care%20Bears

NEW BANDAI IMPORT FIGURES & MORE
A good variety of items are on their way from Bandai. These include the new Otona no Chogokin Apollo 13 & Saturn V Launch Vehicle set at $554.99 along with a reissue of the Apollo 11 & Saturn V Launch Vehicle set at $534.99. We also have the GX-62 Soul of Chogokin Danguard Ace at $129.99, the Robot Spirits Gundam Double X at $50.99, the Saint Cloth Myth EX Capricorn Shura at $71.99 and more – you cans ee all of the new listings at the link.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=12431

POWER RANGERS MEGABLOKS
We have four new listings for Megabloks under the Power Rangers banner. These include the Megaforce Mechazord Case of 5 at $59.99, Hero Racer Case of 6 at $42.99, Gosei great Megazord at $32.99 and Robo Knight Vs. Vrak Set at $19.99.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=megabloks

WORLD WAR Z 6″ FIGURE SERIES 01, 02 SETS
The World War Z Series 01 assortment has been altered by the manufacturer. It now consists of Running Zombie & Soldier Zombie, and we have the Set listed at $37.99, $6 off the MSRP. The new Series 02 assortment includes Paramedic Zombie and hero Gerry Lane, and they are also listed as a Set of 2 for $37.99.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=3207&category=9273

NEW DOCTOR WHO NOVELTIES
Underground Toys has a number of new items n the way. They include the Master’s Fob Watch in Silver at $56.99, the Vortex Manipulator LCD Watch at $27.99, the TARDIS Collector’s Watch at $204.99, the K9 4 Port USB Hub at $39.99, the 3d Figural Dalek Mug at $22.99, and British Invasion Dalek and Monochrome Comic-Strip Tote bags at $11.99 each.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Doctor%20Who%20Novelties

GI JOE RETALIATION SERIES 03 – CASE, SET, SINGLES
The third assortment includes new figures Joe Colton, Cyber Ninja Wraith, Alley Viper, Dark Ninja Warrior and Lady Jaye; we have the Set of 5 at $69.99, and the Case of 12 (one each of the new figures and one or two each of others) at $114.99. We also have singles of previous waves, so if you missed any, be sure to check for the ones you need.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2963&category=8608

Daniel “Julius Marx” Pickett has been around toys his whole life. The first line he ever collected was Mego’s World’s Greatest Super Heroes line back in the 70s. He has been surrounded by collectables ever since.
In 1999 he was confounded by a lack of information and news about some of his favorite toy lines he was collecting. Since he couldn’t find the information he decided to pursue it himself thinking other people might also be interested in the same news. He started writing a weekly column on the toy industry and action figure for a toy news site and in a years time he tripled the sites daily traffic with his updates, reviews and product features.
He built relationships with every major toy manufacturer and many sculptors, painters and mold makers. He grew his hobby into a world wide expertise that the industry has embraced.
In 2004 he teamed up with his toy buddy Jason “ToyOtter” Geyer and they created their own website www.ActionFigureInsider.com.
Daniel has been quoted in both industry and mass media press outlets. Over the years Daniel and AFi have been sought out as experts in the field. Daniel was regularly featured on “Attack of the Show” on the G4 network as the primary contributor to their “Mint On Card” segment, and our front page has been linked to from USA Today’s
“Pop Candy” Blog twice. Daniel’s content has also been featured on MSNBC.com,
Wired.com, Fark.com, Boing-Boing, Gizmodo.com, Ain’t It Cool News, the Official
Star Wars blog, Geekologie, G4, CNet and Toy Fare magazine, among many
others. He has consulted on toy lines, books, documentaries and TV shows.
But all of that really just sounds snooty and “tootin’ his own horn” – the long and short of it is that Daniel loves toys and he LOVES talking about them.